EDGE awards to honor local businesses Nov. 15

Local businesses continue to make a positive impact on the Richardson business community. Several will be recognized at this year’s Richardson EDGE awards luncheon. This annual event will be held Wednesday, Nov. 15 at the Holiday Inn Dallas-Richardson in a 35-year tradition. Click for more details about how to register for the event.

EDGE is the economic development growth and expansion initiative of the Richardson Economic Development Partnership (REDP). Each year, REDP, the Richardson Chamber of Commerce and the Richardson Rotary Clubs recognize Richardson companies and organizations that have achieved extraordinary success and/or made a significant investment in Richardson. The awards luncheon event is held in conjunction with the two Rotary clubs of Richardson: Richardson Rotary and Richardson East.

“EDGE is an acronym for Economic Development, Growth & Expansion,” said Chamber President and CEO Bill Sproull. “The Richardson Chamber of Commerce and the City of Richardson have been recognizing companies with EDGE awards for 30 years as a way of thanking them for their contributions to the local economy. When companies make an investment in our community, and they are successful, we all benefit. We want these businesses to know how much we appreciate the impact they have on our city.”

This year’s recipients include:

Commercial Real Estate Project Award: Richardson Restaurant Park– Richardson’s new hot eatery spot on the previous site of the Continental Inn
Given to a Richardson real estate project in office, industrial, retail TOD, or mixed-use development which demonstrates a positive new vitality for the city and has a strong impact on Richardson’s commercial real estate sector.

Community Involvement Award: Pampillonia Jewelers – Richardson’s civically-involved home-town jeweler
Given to a business which has consistently, over a number of years, supported and/or contributed financial resources and personal time to Richardson-specific charitable, educational, civic and social organizations and causes.

Entrepreneurship Award: Armor, Chris Drake CEO – Richardson’s secure data center operator is attracting new investments to the area
Given to a Richardson company, individual or organization which exemplifies entrepreneurship.

Environmental Award: State Farm Insurance – it was State Farm’s choice to make CityLine a green (LEED) Gold certified development
Given to a business or organization for a sustainable and green initiative(s) which are effective and/or innovative and/or can be replicated.

Newcomer Business Award: RealPage – which has brought its corporate headquarters to Richardson along with 2000 employees
Given to a business which has located in Richardson since January 1, 2015, and has had a significant impact on the community either through economic investments, community visibility and support or other unique contribution.

Public/Non-profit/Educational Award: Richardson Adult Literacy Center – celebrating its 27th year of operation
Given to a public sector or non-profit entity, or an educational institution or unit thereof (may be Richardson-based or not), for its impact and distinguished service to the businesses and citizens of Richardson or as evidenced by a recent achievement milestone.